How Colorado Net Metering Works for Solar Homeowners in 2026
Solar Insights · April 2026 How Colorado Net Metering Works for Solar Homeowners in 2026 Net metering is the single biggest reason residential solar pencils out financially in Colorado. Here is exactly how it works, what Xcel credits you, and why rising rates make it more valuable every year. Quick answer Colorado law requires […]
How to Size a Solar System for Your Denver Home
Solar Insights · April 2026 How to Size a Solar System for Your Denver Home Too small and you’re still paying Xcel. Too large and you overspend. Here’s how Denver homeowners get the number right from day one. The short version Divide your annual kWh usage by 1,500 to get your approximate system size in […]
Whole Home Battery Backup in Colorado: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026
Xcel Energy has activated Public Safety Power Shutoffs twice in 2026, leaving thousands of Colorado homes without power. Whole home battery backup keeps your lights on, your food cold, and your family safe during planned and unplanned outages. Learn what it costs, which incentives are available, and how to get started.
Do Solar Panels Survive Colorado Hail? What Denver Homeowners Should Know Before Storm Season
Solar Insights · April 2026 Do Solar Panels Survive Colorado Hail? What Denver Homeowners Should Know Before Storm Season Colorado averages 94 significant hail events per year. Here is what the data actually shows about solar panel durability, and what to do before storm season arrives. Short answer Solar panels are engineered to take […]
Powerwall 3 vs FranklinWH aPower 2: Which Battery Is Right for Your Colorado Home?
Solar Insights · April 2026 Powerwall 3 vs FranklinWH aPower 2: Which Battery Is Right for Your Colorado Home? Both can keep your lights on during an Xcel Energy outage. Both qualify for Colorado incentives. But they are built for different situations, and picking the wrong one could cost you thousands. Bottom line upfront […]
FEOC Compliant Solar Panels in Colorado: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
FEOC compliance is now one of the most important factors in choosing a solar installer in Colorado. Learn which panels qualify, why it matters for your incentives, and what to ask before you sign anything.
Xcel Energy Rate Increase 2026: How Colorado Homeowners Can Take Control of Their Electric Bills
Xcel Energy has filed a request with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to raise residential electricity rates by nearly 10% starting in August 2026. If approved, the average household will see roughly $10 more per month on their electric bill. That may not sound like much on its own, but this is not the first […]
Whole Home Battery Backup in Colorado: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026
Xcel Energy has activated Public Safety Power Shutoffs twice in 2026, leaving thousands of Colorado homes without power. Whole home battery backup keeps your lights on, your food cold, and your family safe during planned and unplanned outages. Learn what it costs, which incentives are available, and how to get started.
Should Colorado Homeowners Go Solar in 2026, or Wait?
Should You Go Solar in Colorado in 2026 or Wait? | Apollo Energy Solar Insights · April 2026 Should Colorado Homeowners Go Solar in 2026, Or Wait? Electricity rates are rising. Incentives won’t last forever. Here’s the real cost of waiting for Denver and Front Range homeowners. Short answer Waiting costs you money. Every month […]
Xcel Time of Use Rates in Colorado: How Solar and Battery Storage Beat Peak Pricing
If you pay an Xcel Energy bill in Colorado, your electricity no longer costs the same price all day long. Starting November 1, 2025, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission rolled out mandatory time of use (TOU) rates for all Xcel residential customers. That means the price you pay per kilowatt hour now depends on when […]
